Electrons
When atoms lose or gain electrons, they form ions. These are charged particles.
Acids lose hydrogen ions when they donate them in a chemical reaction, making them stronger acids.
Yes. They can do both.
No. Atoms of an element lose or gain electrons to form ions.
No. They gain electrons
When atoms or molecules gain or lose electrons, they are best described as becoming ions. Ions are charged particles that are formed through the process of gaining or losing electrons.
Neither. It does not form ions.
When atoms gain or lose electrons.
Ions do not share electrons with other atoms. Ions are formed when atoms gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Positive ions (cations) lose electrons, while negative ions (anions) gain electrons.
When atoms gain or lose electrons, they become negatively charged if they gain electrons (anions) or positively charged if they lose electrons (cations). These charged atoms are known as ions.
Because they either lose or gain valence electrons.
Atoms that gain or lose electrons become ions, not molecules. Ions are charged particles due to an imbalance of protons and electrons. Molecules are formed when atoms are bonded together by sharing electrons.